Early Education Classroom Coordinator

Trinity Church•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

The Early Education Classroom Coordinator provides hands-on classroom support, staff guidance, and daily operational assistance to promote a safe, consistent, nurturing, Christ-centered learning environment. This leadership-support role reports directly to the EEC Director. The coordinator helps ensure compliance with licensing requirements, supports classroom routines and staff practices, and communicates significant concerns to the Director. The role does not independently make hiring, termination, disciplinary, enrollment, or policy decisions; those remain with the Director and designated school leadership. The coordinator must maintain confidentiality, communicate through appropriate leadership channels, and share the stated values and beliefs of Trinity Church. The position requires membership at Trinity Church or active membership in a local church. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma; a CDA or additional education is a plus.
Three years of experience teaching in a classroom.
Two years of experience working in or with a successful, licensed day care facility.
CPR certified.
Must be able to meet the minimum Texas license qualifications.
Ability to maintain a professional attitude and poise.
Proven ability to motivate and encourage others and foster a positive work environment.
Knowledge of state and local standards.
Knowledge of early childhood development and standards.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Must be a member of Trinity Church or an active member of a local church.

Nice To Haves

A CDA or additional education.

Responsibilities

Assist with and comply with licensing rules and regulations, and help ensure employees comply with minimum state standards.
Complete the 30 clock hours of training required annually by the state.
Participate in safety practices and maintain current fire, tornado, and SOS drills; maintain CPR certification.
Provide classroom coverage and hands-on assistance during transitions, breaks, staffing shortages, and other times of need.
Support teachers with classroom routines, age-appropriate activities, supervision, positive behavior guidance, and effective transitions.
Model professional conduct, teamwork, respectful communication, and Christ-centered care in interactions with children, families, and staff.
Coach and support teachers on classroom practices, including active supervision, hygiene, diapering, handwashing, and licensing requirements.
Conduct regular classroom walk-throughs, identify safety, cleanliness, supervision, and compliance concerns, and help address them promptly.
Assist with onboarding and training new employees and reinforce established EEC policies and procedures.
Help maintain consistent classroom expectations and communicate needs, concerns, and follow-up items to the Director.
Support positive parent interactions and refer significant parent concerns, personnel matters, and sensitive situations to the Director.
Provide immediate direction, correction, and coaching to staff when necessary to maintain safety, licensing compliance, and EEC expectations.
Inform the Director of significant corrections, repeated concerns, incidents, or matters requiring follow-up.
Maintain confidentiality and communicate concerns through appropriate leadership channels.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.